Ted Cruz campaign: Kasich only staying in race to be chosen for vice president

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ted Cruz's chief spokesman says Ohio Gov. John Kasich is only staying in the race to make a play to be the vice presidential pick.


Cruz spokesman Jason Miller said Tuesday, after the Texas senator won Wisconsin, that "Kasich has to realize the only thing he's doing is helping Donald Trump."

Miller says, "This appears to clearly be auditioning for VP play."

Cruz said in his victory speech that he can still get to the 1,237 delegates needed to capture the nomination before the primaries are over, or at the convention this summer.

Miller wouldn't go into detail about how Kasich leaving or staying in the race affects Cruz's chances.

He says, "There are a number of different scenarios to where we can get to 1,237."